Department of Anthropology

Major in Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of human culture, society, and history. Why would you major
in anything else? Learn more about how a degree in anthropology can benefit you and
your career.

The Department of Anthropology at UNO is recognized as one of the leading centers
for urban anthropology in the South and serves as a significant cultural resource
for New Orleans and the surrounding region. Learn more about our academic emphasis,
opportunities, and faculty.

About Anthropology

Participate, Observe, Transform

The Department of Anthropology is recognized as one of the leading centers for urban
anthropology in the South and serves as a significant cultural resource for New Orleans
and the surrounding region. An anthropology degree at UNO is organized around applied
urban anthropology and emphasizes the importance of understanding global and local
perspectives on culture and society.

World-class Faculty

The UNO anthropology faculty are all active scholars who have engaged in research
around the world - South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, North America
- and who are also engaged in research and writing about New Orleans.

Katrina@10

The Department of Planning and Urban Studies in Association with Anthropology and
other UNO departments and institutes will host a summit on March 27, 2015 in the UNO
Ballroom to learn about and reflect on New Orleans 10 years after Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Learn more about the event.